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Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
By:Robert Livingston
Date: 5/28/2010, 2:06 am
In Response To: Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea (Mark)

Consider also BearboatSP (Google it). It is free kayak design software. I have designed and built my last 4 kayaks using this software. For the last two, I have downloaded the data from that program into Rhino which on the Mac is now in Beta and can be used for free at the moment if you accept their rules. Within Rhino I have created all the deck details, hatches etc. and then have passed that model on to computer milling machines. Rhino is not easy to learn IMO but in part that is because all 3D software is difficult. It is a marvelous tool.

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S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Mark -- 5/27/2010, 11:03 am
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Aaron H -- 5/27/2010, 12:01 pm
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Mark -- 5/27/2010, 12:30 pm
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Bill Hamm -- 6/1/2010, 11:07 am
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Robert Livingston -- 5/31/2010, 3:16 am
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Mark -- 6/1/2010, 7:04 pm
Don't put the tools before the design
Paul G. Jacobson -- 5/30/2010, 7:08 am
Re: Don't put the tools before the design
Mark -- 6/1/2010, 8:15 pm
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea
Robert Livingston -- 5/28/2010, 2:06 am
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea *PIC*
Reg Lake -- 5/27/2010, 2:43 pm
Re: S&G: CAD Models or other idea *PIC*
Aaron H -- 5/27/2010, 11:58 am